Brad and Anna are looking for a log cabin in the countryside of southwestern Pennsylvania, but need a commute under 30 minutes; she would like an open kitchen and they both want private acreage where they can explore and let their dogs run free.

A couple with two young children searches for a log cabin in High Point, N.C., hoping to unwind in the solitude of nature as a family; the couple wants a cabin with plenty of outdoor space for the kids to explore.

A couple wants to move far from the suburbs of Ohio to a place where they can enjoy the outdoors in their backyard, away from the hustle and bustle of the city; they are looking for a peaceful cabin in the Knox County area.

Texas newlyweds are relocating to northern Kentucky and looking to settle down and find a rustic log cabin in the country; she wants a property with acreage to ride her horse; he wants a quiet environment to relax and unwind at the end of a workday.

Colorado natives Darrell and Becky are looking for a log cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina; living in South Carolina has made them miss the mountains, so they'd like to find a cabin with a spectacular view and a wraparound porch.

Outdoor enthusiasts Al and Carole are looking to swap their hectic city life in Boston with outdoor adventures in New Hampshire; they are looking for a cozy log cabin in the Mount Washington Valley that is close to mountain lakes and valley trails.

Andrew, Katie and their two children are searching for their dream log cabin near Boone, N.C., so they can explore the numerous hiking trails, city parks and local college sporting events.

Engaged homebuyers search for their first home together on the outskirts of Wausau, Wis., where they both work; they love being surrounded by nature and want to find a cabin that brings a rustic, outdoor feel inside and provides respite from work.

A couple search for a mountain escape where they can spend time with their kids and enjoy Eastern Idaho's outdoor activities; in addition to privacy and water views, they hope to find a place with trail access and a large living space.

A Seattle family looks for a unique and secluded cabin in Park City, Utah, where the members can grow as a family; she needs a home office and he needs plenty of space to play with the kids.

A Florida family seeks a cozy log cabin in Boone, N.C., where they can reconnect with their roots and create lasting memories for the children; he wants mountain views, while she would love a cabin with rustic style.

A couple looks to escape the hustle and bustle of the Phoenix metro area for a quiet slice of country life in Show Low, Ariz.; after bringing their five children up to the area to visit, they want to purchase a spacious log cabin.

Three sisters search for a large log cabin in the southwestern region of North Carolina where all of their relatives can gather and enjoy holidays together.

An active couple wants to ditch the city and get back to nature with a rustic log cabin retreat outside of Boston; the first-time home buyers want plenty of room for a dog and easy access to their favorite outdoor activities.

In Louisville, Ky., a couple and their two children search for a cabin; she wants to raise the children in a small town, where they can roam on their own land and spend quality time as a family.

A couple hunt for a unique log cabin in southern Connecticut where they can raise their young daughters; in addition to the New England forest and array of outdoor activities, he wants land for privacy and hunting while she wants an updated kitchen.

Newlyweds who spent their childhoods in the country long to return; in Rhode Island, they look for a cabin with some land where they can reconnect with nature and their dogs have plenty of room to explore.

A couple with a toddler and another on the way goes on the hunt for a cozy log cabin near the Blue Ridge Mountains. They hope to find the perfect getaway in the quiet and quaint town of Ellijay, Georgia.

A couple decides to ditch their fast-paced lives in Boise, ID, for a move to Garden Valley. With so many outdoor activities in the area, they feel it's the perfect place to escape and reconnect as a family. She wants a cabin with large windows that let in natural light, and he's looking for a property with a low-maintenance yard.

A recently engaged couple moves from Missouri to Washington to start their new life together; they want a cabin with a short commute to work in Spokane, Wash., as well as proximity to outdoor activities.

A couple and their three-year-old daughter search for a cabin with unparalleled views and access to the great outdoors near Fairbanks, Alaska.

Making one's home on a tropical island sounds like an expensive proposition, but this house-hunting series shows it can be done within almost any budget as families seek to find their own corner of paradise. The featured properties run the gamut from ultra-affordable to totally outrageous, located in places like Key West, Fla., Kodiak Island, Alaska, Mount Desert Island in Maine, and Washington State's San Juan Islands. Everyday families ready to start a new adventure, escape hectic lifestyles in cookie-cutter subdivisions, or simply get away from cold and snow, prove that island fantasies can be reality.

House-hunting programs on HGTV cover all the options, from buyers honing in on fixer-uppers and off-the-grid options to cabin cribs and container homes. On "Lakefront Bargain Hunt," the spotlight is on water lovers who dream of weekends or summers living by the dock of the bay. In each episode, a family on the hunt for an escape from the hustle and bustle of their busy lives tours multiple waterfront properties. With the help of a real estate agent, the hope is to find the perfect lakeside home without breaking the bank.

HGTV's series "Caribbean Life" follows families as they pack up and head to the Caribbean. In each episode, a couple search for an affordable slice of heaven as they tour homes on white, sandy beaches. The real estate advisers chosen to help must find locations for growing families, couples just starting out, and families looking for a fresh start, while sticking to their respective budgets. Leaving their lives in the states behind, these couples and families hope to start over in paradise, but for a price each can afford.

As one of the lead designers for nine seasons on ABC's Emmy-winning "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," Paul DiMeo encountered his share of next-to-impossible construction projects. So building wilderness retreats is a walk in the park by comparison, right? Not so fast. Paulie, as he is known, and master fabricator Pat "Tuffy" Bakaitis are partners in a cabin design and construction business called Cabin Kings, and in "Building Wild," the duo create unbelievable rustic getaways, transforming discarded materials into eye-catching contraptions and overcoming outrageous building challenges along the way. In each episode, Paulie and Tuffy provide the big ideas and construction know-how to a client looking to build a backwoods paradise on a challenging property. To keep costs low, the landowners supply some materials, bring together a workforce of friends and family and agree to do the entire build in one week.

The series brings potential home buyers a better understanding of the process, each episode following a prospective buyer and an agent from start to finish.